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SUP & Kayak Hire

Looking for a fun and flexible way to enjoy the water? Our Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) and Kayak hire sessions are perfect for practicing your skills or just having a blast.

Activity Ages 8+
SUP
  • Friday 11 September 2026, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Salford Watersports Centre
  • Ages 8+

Stand Up Paddleboard Hire

£7.50

Children (under 17)

£12.00

Adult

  • 60 minute session
  • Brief introduction
  • Quick demonstration on paddling techniques

Discover the joy of Stand Up Paddleboarding at Salford Watersports Centre, perfect for anyone looking to hone their paddling skills or just to enjoy some time on the water.

Kayak Hire

£7.50

Children (under 17)

£12.00

Adult

  • 1 hour session
  • Brief introduction
  • Quick demonstration on paddling techniques

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SUP Hire

Give stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) a go at Salford Quays! Whether you’re looking to practise your skills, build your confidence or simply have fun, these sessions are a great way to get out and enjoy the water.

£7.50
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Open Water Swimming

Swap the pool for open water and experience swimming in a whole new way. Our open water swimming sessions at Salford Watersports Centre offer the chance to enjoy a refreshing swim in the great outdoors.

£6.50

Booked myself on a SUP session thinking I’d be one of many paddlers but it was just me - probably something to do with the torrential rain! The staff were great, I was greeted at reception and pointed in the direction of changing rooms etc. Once I was appropriately dressed, instructor came out and fitted me with a life vest and off we went. Although the weather was dreadful, I was accompanied by an instructor in a boat, who stayed in the vicinity at all times - it was only my third attempt at SUP.
I was more concerned that the instructor was getting cold and wet sat in the boat but I was assured, all was fine. This was a great location for me to practice paddling and I felt safe and comfortable. The equipment provided was excellent quality and in great condition. I will be back but hopefully on a warmer & dryer day.

Ruth Dickinson-Higham / SUP attendee

Myself and my two sons attended the SUP session yesterday. It was my third time paddle boarding at the centre and a first time for my sons. Our instructor Ryan was absolutely amazing and made the session really fun and engaging. All 3 of us were confidently standing up on our boards within the first 30 minutes. My boys said that they learned so much and we can't wait to go back!

Jo Connor / Parent attending a SUP session

I went for an introduction to SUP and when I turned up I was the only person there! I'd never done any SUP before but the instructor was great and quickly got me standing up on the board. We paddled around various parts of the water both in the channels channels and in the main water area. Then he showed me some more skills with being able to move around the board and even attempt a jump! Had a really great time and will be back again!

Michelle Ryan / SUP attendee

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